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Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.","group":"Sauce Preparation","title":"Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Sauce Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour in the tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly. Keep warm.","group":"Sauce Preparation","title":"Pour in the tomato sauce","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Sauce Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate small skillet, heat the remaining oil. Lightly fry each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side until soft but slightly golden. Drain on paper towels.","group":"Assembly Preparation","title":"Heat the remaining oil","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Assembly Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In the same skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side up or to your preferred level of doneness.","group":"Cooking Eggs","title":"Fry the eggs sunny-side up or","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Eggs"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"To assemble, place two tortillas on each plate. Spread a thin layer of warmed refried beans on the tortillas, top each with a fried egg, and spoon the warm ranchero sauce over the eggs. Garnish with queso fresco.","group":"Assembly","title":"To assemble, place two tortillas","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the best results, use corn tortillas rather than flour. 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